Which hospital to deliver in?

I'm at the stage where I need to decide on my local hospital. I live in Edlesborough and have been given the options of Luton and Dunstable, Watford General, Milton Keynes General and Stoke Mandeville.

The Healthcare Commission website rates Stoke Mandeville the best and the others rather poor.

I agree - ABC. As it is a birthing centre and midwife-led, a more natural birth is encouraged. So don't opt for it if you want an epidural and lots of drugs. However, should you choose it and then need more assistance with the birth the good news is that the ABC is situated within the general maternity unit in Watford hospital.

You can choose to go anywhere technically - I went to St Thomas' in London - bit of a treck but worth it in my opinion (I'm in Watford) excellent staff and facilities - top rated hospital. 45 min drive (with TENS on, no problem ;-))

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